NTSB To Hold GA Search And Rescue Forum

Government and industry reps will discuss key safety topics including the regulations, policies and procedures

Source US Fed News

July 12, 2012

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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following press release:

The National Transportation Safety Board today released the final agenda including speakers' names, affiliations, and biographies for the forum on General Aviation Search and Rescue. The forum, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17 & 18, starts at 9 am and will be held in the NTSB Board Room and Conference Center in Washington, DC.

Representatives from government and industry will serve as panelists during the forum and will discuss key safety topics including the regulations, policies, and procedures that affect search and rescue at a federal level.

Panelists will share information about emerging technologies and how they can shape and improve general aviation search and rescue missions. During the forum, there will be dialog between search organizations, technology manufacturers, and industry groups on the issues currently impacting the general aviation and search and rescue communities.

In addition to the agenda, the NTSB has released a promotional video highlighting the major issues to be discussed at the forum. The video may be viewed here:

The forum is open to the public and free of charge. It can also be viewed via webcast at www.ntsb.gov. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at [email protected]